Navy nabs 24 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters

 

The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted five Indian trawlers carrying 24 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters last evening (Nov 28).

The arrest was made in waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse in Kareinagar, Jaffna during a joint operation with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

Accordingly, the group of Indian fishermen, together with the seized trawlers, were brought to the Kankesanturai Harbour and are due to be handed over to the Mailadi Fisheries Inspector for onward legal proceedings.